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Dive into Houston’s specialty-coffee scene with these end-of-summer flavors. BY EDDIE P. GOMEZSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE Featured photo by Trace Hudson via Pexels From old school Tex-Mex to fusion-inspired Texas barbecue, Houston’s food and beverage […]

Who says you can’t get a serving of vegetables at the café? Today, we explore a surprising guest to the coffee world: beet. BY EMILY JOY MENESES BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by congerdesign via […]

After years of one-way valve coffee bags, something new is coming to the specialty-coffee market: valveless coffee bags. BY TANYA NANETTI SENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Featured photo by Nathan Dumlao via Unsplash Traditionally, specialty-coffee bags have […]

We explore how Bula Coffee is making a positive difference in the lives of Fijian farmers. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of Bula Coffee Nestled in 4.5 acres of beachfront and riverside land […]

On a Thursday in June, the Greek Comandante Competition took over Cultivos Coffee. Here’s what happened during the event, organized in the name of fun and community. BY TANYA NANETTI SENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy […]

We explore the growing trend of employing natural ingredients for creating unique craft beverages. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Featured photo by Lisa Hobbs via Unsplash As coffee lovers, we are all familiar with the […]

Taste, learn, and explore the amazing world of coffee at the seventh Athens Coffee Festival. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of FORUM S.A. The Athens Coffee Festival is back for another amazing event! […]

We explore two excellent cafés delivering quality drinks in the small Mexican town. BY JORDAN BUCHANANSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE Featured photo by Roberto Carlos Román Don via Unsplash Most often, we find ourselves in specialty […]

Hazelnut, salted caramel, and pumpkin spice are the stars of these three autumnal coffee cocktails. Bonus: a DIY coffee liqueur! BY EMILY JOY MENESES BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Denys Gromov via Pexels Where […]

Art museums around the world host special cafés within their spaces. BY TANYA NANETTI SENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Feature photo courtesy of Auckland Art Gallery Toi o T?maki, photo by David St George As the specialty-coffee […]

Thinking of incorporating ingredients from other cultures into your menu? Here’s how to do so mindfully. BY EMILY JOY MENESES BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Nathan Dumlao via Unsplash I remember the first time […]

We check out some of the awesome cafés in this vibrant country for specialty coffee. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of Vasileia Fanarioti  If you’re a coffee lover or industry pro looking for […]

Bright, herbaceous, and widely sought-after for its healing properties, mugwort is leaving a unique mark on the coffee world.  BY EMILY JOY MENESES BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Jeffrey Robb via Pixabay As an […]

We continue our talk with Quinn Kepes, Verité’s senior program director, on strategies for minimizing labor risks in the coffee sector. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of Quinn Kepes except where noted Last […]

We tried out the Superkop, the durable, non-electrical espresso machine. Here’s what we found! BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of Vasileia Fanarioti & Superkop  Eight years ago, Geert Kaal and Sabine Palinckx set […]

We talk to Verité’s senior director, Quinn Kepes, about strategies for minimizing labor risks in the coffee sector. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Featured photo by Michael Burrows via Pexels Last June, amid the vibrant atmosphere […]

A veteran-owned coffee-roasting company from San Diego is raising funds to support One Love during the conflict in Ukraine. BY VASILEIA FANARIOTISENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos courtesy of One Love The Russian invasion of Ukraine is […]

The Barista League’s Guide to Planning Better Events contains everything you need to organize a spectacular get-together, even if it’s not coffee-related.  BY TANYA NANETTI SENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos by Tanya Nanetti The Barista League’s […]

We explore a handful of noteworthy cafés in Los Angeles’ Koreatown neighborhood. BY EMILY JOY MENESES BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Emily Joy Meneses One of the most special things about Los Angeles is […]

Are your eco-friendly practices making a difference? We explore more common greenwashing mistakes made in the coffee world and how to stay conscious of them. BY EMILY JOY MENESES BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Feature photo by […]

Are your eco-friendly practices actually making a difference? Here are common greenwashing mistakes made in the coffee world and how to avoid them. BY EMILY JOY MENESES BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photo by Lukasz Rawa via […]

See how you can get involved with organizations offering relief to Hawaiian communities and coffee companies affected by the recent fires. BY J. MARIE CARLANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured image by Kenneth R. Olson The recent […]

Daniele Ricci, a 25-year-old Italian barista, recently achieved second place at the World Barista Championship. We spoke with him about this experience and much more.  BY TANYA NANETTI SENIOR ONLINE CORRESPONDENT Photos by Federico Lucas […]

Today we explore a handful of former Indonesian National Barista Champion Yoshua Tanu’s favorite Jakarta cafés. BY EMILY JOY MENESES BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Featured photo by Anisetus Palma via Unsplash As someone of Filipino descent, […]

The California-based roasting company’s Best Friends Club is helping its partner growers in Honduras invest in their communities.    BY CHRIS RYANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Cat & Cloud Coffee In spring 2020, with the […]

An online charity auction that is currently underway will benefit Hands for Songwa and Outride. BY J. MARIE CARLANBARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Grind for Good Grind for Good is bringing together the worlds […]

Following its long tradition of Italian coffee on the West Coast, The Caffè in downtown Oakland begins a new era for Mr. Espresso. BY EDDIE P. GOMEZSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE Photos by Hardy Wilson In […]